Cómo Pronunciar "suppressive"

word

səˈpɹɛs

suh-PRES-iv

səpɹˈɛsɪv

suh-PRES-iv

Definición

Having the ability to stop, hold back, or control something, often used to describe actions or substances that reduce or prevent activity, expression, or disease.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

səˈpɹɛs

Inglés Británico

səpɹˈɛsɪv

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

suh-PRES-iv

Escucha en Contexto

The doctor recommended a suppressive treatment for her condition.

This medicine has suppressive effects on the immune system.

Some plants produce suppressive chemicals to protect themselves from insects.

He was worried about the suppressive atmosphere at work—nobody felt comfortable speaking up.